Today's Hardware Pulse
Nvidia driver hints at next‑gen DLSS 5 work
Nvidia’s GeForce Game Ready driver 610.47 adds three new profile options—Enable DLSS NR override, Enable DLSS NR SL override, and Override DLSS NR presets—suggesting continued development of DLSS 5 neural‑rendering technology. The earlier DLSS 5 reveal had sparked debate over AI‑driven image alteration, and the new driver hints at a quiet but ongoing effort.
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By the numbers: Cyient Semiconductors raises $30M Series A
Banana Pi BPI-OM7 3D Camera Kit Pairs RK3588 with Orbbec Gemini 2
Banana Pi unveiled the BPI‑OM7 3D camera kit, marrying its BPI‑M7 single‑board computer with an Orbbec Gemini 2 depth sensor. The platform is powered by Rockchip’s RK3588 SoC, featuring a 6 TOPS NPU, Mali‑G610 GPU and up to 32 GB LPDDR4 memory. The Gemini 2 delivers active‑stereo infrared depth data from 0.15 m to 10 m at 1280 × 800 @ 30 fps, while the board offers dual 2.5 GbE, Wi‑Fi 6, and multiple video outputs. Availability and pricing remain pending, but the kit targets AI‑driven robotics and computer‑vision developers.
Review: Quality $35 Headphones Show This Brand Is No One-Trick Pony
OneOdio’s Focus A1 Pro headphones deliver premium‑grade features at a $34.99 price point, positioning them as a leading budget option in 2026. They offer up to 70 hours of playback without ANC (about 50 hours with ANC) and Bluetooth 6.0...
Ikegami Announces VFE-P07D Monocular OLED Viewfinder
Ikegami unveiled the VFE‑P07D, a monocular OLED viewfinder paired with a tiltable 3.5‑inch LCD monitor, at its NAB Show booth. The unit features a 0.7‑inch Full HD OLED panel and a 3.5‑inch TFT LCD, both delivering 1920×1080 resolution and 16.7 million colors....
200 Bidirectional EV Chargers To Be Used In Trial
Sweden’s state‑owned utility Vattenfall, together with Energy Bank and Volkswagen, will deploy 200 bidirectional electric‑vehicle chargers as a pilot. The chargers can both charge EVs and discharge stored energy back to the grid, creating a distributed virtual power plant. If...
Linux 7.1 Adds Some New PCIe Drivers While Nuking Some PCI Drivers
The Linux 7.1 kernel merge introduces a suite of PCIe driver updates, adding support for new hardware while retiring several legacy drivers. Notable additions include the ESWIN PCIe Root Complex and Andes QiLai SoC host controller drivers, as well as TLP...
The Next Mac Studio and MacBook Pro Releases Could Be Postponed by Several Months
Apple is likely to postpone its next‑generation Mac Studio and the anticipated touchscreen MacBook Pro due to a persistent global memory shortage. The refreshed Mac Studio, originally slated for a mid‑year launch, is now expected around October. The MacBook Pro’s...
DongshanPI K510 SoM Appears with Dual RISC-V Cores and AI Acceleration
DongshanPI unveiled a new System‑on‑Module built around the Kendryte K510, featuring dual 64‑bit RISC‑V cores clocked to 800 MHz and a dedicated RISC‑V DSP. The module adds a second‑generation KPU AI accelerator capable of 1.22 TOPS (INT8) or 1.22 TFLOPS (BF16), targeting computer‑vision and...
Intel's RISCified X86-64 Beats AI Accelerators
Intel won by RISCifying their CISC - still amazed how well x86-64 worked out LPUs is a subset of AI, an accelerator, it's not the RISC @tenstorrent , Trainium, Google TPU are closer. Clean Tensor processor is step one. Then generality, memory...
Semiconductor Technical Roadmaps Guide Future Manufacturing
#Technology #Newsletter #Semiconductor #Manufacturing #Roadmaps NLOG-300 | Semiconductor And Beyond Newsletter | The Semiconductor Technical Roadmaps: https://newsletter.chetanpatil.in/p/semiconductor-and-beyond-newsletter-300/
T‑Mobile Gives Away iPhone 17e With New Experience More Plan, Covering $599 Cost
T‑Mobile announced that new customers who enroll in its Experience More plan will receive a free iPhone 17e, with the carrier covering the $599 retail price through 24 monthly bill credits. The promotion requires no trade‑in but locks users into a...
China’s AgiBot G2 Completes 8‑Hour Marathon Livestream, Showcasing Reliable Smart‑Factory Robotics
AgiBot and Longcheer broadcast an eight‑hour, unedited livestream of the AgiBot G2 robot on a consumer‑electronics line, delivering a 99.5% task success rate and processing 310 units per hour. Tens of thousands of viewers watched the robot handle material‑handling tasks in...
Apple Unveils AirPods Max 2 with USB‑C Port and Minor Acoustic Tweaks
Apple introduced the AirPods Max 2, its first refresh of the over‑ear headphones since 2020. The new model swaps Lightning for a USB‑C connector and adds an H2 audio chip, while keeping the original design, weight, and battery life unchanged. Analysts...
India: 3D Semiconductor Packaging Facility to Boost AI, HPC
India has laid the foundation for a $234 million 3D semiconductor packaging plant in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, developed by 3D Glass Solutions' Indian subsidiary. The vertically integrated facility will produce 70,000 glass panels, 50 million assembled units and 13,000 advanced heterogeneous integration modules...
Mirai Botnet Exploits End‑of‑Life TP‑Link Routers via CVE‑2023‑33538
Unit 42 of Palo Alto Networks reported that the Mirai‑derived Condi botnet is actively exploiting CVE‑2023‑33538 in end‑of‑life TP‑Link consumer routers. The flaw lets attackers inject malicious code through an unvalidated HTTP parameter, and TP‑Link says the affected models will...
If You're Looking to Buy a Steam Deck OLED, Then Here's Your Chance to Get Valve's Handheld for Just $1
Valve’s Steam Deck OLED, the premium handheld with a 7‑inch OLED screen, retails for $649 (about $711 in the UK) for the 1 TB model. A new promotion from digital retailer Fanatical lets shoppers buy mystery eggs for $1 each, each...
What Do You Want Google’s ‘Pixel Glow’ Lights to Do?
Google is prototyping a new Pixel laptop and a back‑panel lighting system dubbed Pixel Glow, revealed in Android 17 Beta 4. Pixel Glow will emit subtle colors when the device is face‑down, currently supporting alerts for favorite‑contact calls and visual cues during Gemini voice interactions....
VitaLink Keyboard Has a 13 Inch 4K Touchscreen Display, Speakers, and RGB Backlit Keys (Crowdfunding)
The VitaLink keyboard, a Kickstarter‑backed hybrid device, combines a 13‑inch 4K touchscreen, RGB‑backlit keys, and front‑facing stereo speakers. Priced from $279, it ships in September 2026 and connects to Windows, macOS, or Linux PCs via two USB‑C ports. Weighing 1.2 kg,...
Hacked My Fitness Tracker Into a 100x Better Tool
What a time to be alive. My wife got me a Calibrex to track my workouts. Unfortunately the telemetry is terrible and so is the app UX. Instead of returning it, Claude and I hacked the device, rewrote the tracking...
How The Eurofighter Typhoon's AESA Radar Compares To The F-35's AN/APG-81
The Eurofighter Typhoon’s CAPTOR‑E/ECRS Mk2 radar and the F‑35’s AN/APG‑81 both use GaN‑based AESA technology, but they follow different design philosophies. The Typhoon’s larger, mechanically steerable antenna delivers an estimated 120‑mile detection range and a 200° field of regard, while the...
Apple’s Memory Shortage Pushes Mac Releases to 2026
Also in Power On: The memory shortage is likely to delay some of Apple’s new Macs this year. The new Mac Studio is now expected around October while the touchscreen MacBook Pro could come in the later part of the...
Early Tester Robert Woo Shapes Accessible Exoskeletons
Robert Woo has been testing exoskeletons for over 15 years, giving feedback that has directly changed how engineers design their creations. By being an early user and tester, Woo has paved the way for thousands of people with paralysis to...
Valve Developer Further Improves Old AMD GPUs: HD 7870 XT Finally Working On Linux
Valve engineer Timur Kristóf has released a series of AMDGPU driver patches that finally enable the Radeon HD 7870 XT to work under Linux. The fix addresses the GPU's partially disabled TCC cache, a legacy issue that prevented the harvested Southern Islands chip...
Check Out Klipsch X Devon Ojas K0‑R2 Speakers in Milan
If you are in Milan this week you need to stop in to see the @klipschaudio x @devonojas kO-R2 speakers in the listening room at the Foundation Luigi Rovati 🔊 You can book an appointment on @devonojas profile 🔗
AI Data Centers Face Five Hard Limits, Not Money
Everyone's talking about the AI data center buildout like it's just a money problem. It's not. There are 5 distinct hard constraints stacked on top of each other — and solving one just reveals the next. Why there...
Leakers Claim PlayStation 6 Could Offer at Least 3x the Performance of the PS5
Leaked AMD documents suggest the PlayStation 6 could deliver roughly three times the rasterized performance of the PS5, while ray‑tracing throughput may jump six to twelvefold. Analysts expect the console to launch in late 2027 or early 2028, with a bill of materials...
Klarpul KL-001 Packs 50,000 Pa Suction in Light Design
The Klarpul KL-001 Cordless Vacuum delivers up to 50,000 Pa of suction, powerful enough to make cleaning my area rug a challenge. 😉 It’s lightweight, versatile, and impressively capable. Full review: https://t.co/3DcD6ryopx #cleaning #vacuum #cleaning #klarpul https://t.co/kgXa7wbh0Z
Langsdom AirWave Max: Good Sound, Major Flaws
There's lots to like about the Langsdom AirWave Max Open Ear Sports Headphones, but there were some significant issues I experienced too, rather disappointingly. Here's the scoop: https://t.co/233vmudphH #headphones #openear #sports https://t.co/RjJdJiqPuM
Hollyland Unveils Pyro Ultra 4K60 Wireless System with 20 Ms Latency and 1.5 Km Range
Hollyland launched the Pyro Ultra, a flagship 4K60 wireless video transmitter priced at $1,199. The system delivers 20 ms ultra‑low latency, a 1.5 km (4,900 ft) range and unlimited one‑to‑many receivers, targeting live‑event, broadcast and digital‑cinema productions.
AVGO and MRVL Command 80% of Custom Chip Market
$GOOGL $MRVL - good news but not surprising as $AVGO and $MRVL have an 80% share of the custom chip mkt. https://t.co/rk3fJlTbtA
Bambu Lab Tops Creality, Boosting Budget 3D Printer Market
Bambu Lab overtakes Creality as the world's top-selling budget 3D printer brand — resurgence in 3D printer market fueled by budget options https://t.co/jqYe4DCa45
Parachuter Crashes Into Virginia Tech Scoreboard, Delaying Spring Game by Over an Hour
A parachuter carrying an American flag collided with Lane Stadium's scoreboard at Virginia Tech, breaking lettering and halting the spring football game for over an hour. Officials rescued the jumper safely, while the incident raised questions about stadium hardware safety...
3D Filament Dryer Doubles As
Inventor showcases 3D printer filament dryer that mines Bitcoins and dries filament with waste heat, capable of 6 TH/s at 140W — joins Bitcoin-mining 3D printer in hobbyist-focused miner lineup https://t.co/9ZR1WY4GbA
Vivo X300 Ultra's Camera Kit Lives up to Hype
I spent a day with the Vivo X300 Ultra to see if its incredible photography kit is worth the money. https://t.co/dLdYw4qghx
SanDisk Joins Nasdaq-100 as Stock Surges 2,700% on Enterprise Storage Demand
SanDisk will become a Nasdaq-100 component on April 20 after its shares jumped more than 2,700% in the past year, propelled by soaring demand for flash storage in AI‑driven data centers. Analysts are split between concerns of overvaluation and a...
DRAM Shortage to Persist Through 2027, Driving Up Prices for Phones, Laptops and VR Headsets
Memory manufacturers say global DRAM supply will cover just 60% of demand through 2027, forcing component costs up 45‑70% and pushing smartphone, laptop and VR headset prices higher. The shortage stems from limited fab capacity, soaring AI demand and geopolitical...
The Digital God Doesn’t Run on Faith; It Runs on Water
AI’s rapid expansion is not just a software story; it rests on massive physical infrastructure that draws continuous power and millions of litres of water daily for cooling. The article highlights how efficiency gains lower per‑unit energy use but trigger...
NIST Demonstrates Any‑Wavelength Laser Chip, Boosting Quantum Computing Hardware
Researchers at the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology have built a photonic chip that can produce laser light across the entire visible and infrared spectrum. The multilayered device, described in Nature, promises to shrink and cheapen the bulky...
Allbirds Abandons Shoes, Rebrands as NewBird AI with $50 Million Funding
Allbirds announced it will sell its shoe IP to American Exchange Group, rename itself NewBird AI and launch a GPU‑as‑a‑service platform. An unnamed institutional investor is providing a $50 million convertible financing facility, and the stock surged more than 500% on...
MODEX 2026: Delta Showcases Integrated Automation and Smart Charging Technologies
Delta used its MODEX 2026 showcase to unveil an integrated automation platform that combines robotics, machine vision, motion control, and smart charging solutions for intralogistics. The company demonstrated the D‑BOT DC08 collaborative robot working alongside an AGV system, as well...
NAB 2026: Blackmagic Design Announces ATEM 4 M/E Constellation IP Switchers
Blackmagic Design unveiled two SMPTE 2110‑native live production switchers at NAB 2026: the ATEM 4 M/E Constellation IP priced at $7,995 and the higher‑spec ATEM 4 M/E Constellation IP Plus at $14,295. Both models use bi‑directional 100 Gb Ethernet to replace traditional SDI cabling, offering up to 64...
You Can Upgrade Your Old Roku Player or Roku TV With The Upgraded Roku Pro Remote 2 For Just $29.88
Roku has launched the Pro Remote 2, a $29.88 upgrade for existing Roku TVs and streaming players. The new remote features motion‑activated backlit buttons, a USB‑C charging port, a dedicated guide button, and a single rocket‑shaped shortcut button. It replaces...
Bambu Lab Overtakes Creality as the World's Top-Selling Budget 3D Printer Brand — Resurgence in 3D Printer Market Fueled by...
Bambu Lab seized the lead in the global entry‑level 3D printer market in 2025, capturing a 37% share of the sub‑$2,500 segment and overtaking Creality. The brand’s shipments surged 47% year‑over‑year in Q4 and 26% across the full year, helping...
“You’ll Get Good Performance with the OmniBook X Flip” As HP’s AI‑focused 2‑in‑1 Pairs Long Battery Life with Dependable Speed...
HP introduced the OmniBook X Flip 14, a mid‑range 2‑in‑1 laptop that pairs an Intel Core Ultra 5 226V processor with 16 GB RAM, a 512 GB SSD and a 2K touchscreen. The device boasts up to 22 hours of battery life and an integrated...
SWELECT Energy Evaluates Entry Into Wafer Manufacturing Business
SWELECT Energy Systems, a Chennai‑listed solar solutions firm, is evaluating entry into solar wafer manufacturing, aiming to launch within six months. The move aligns with the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy’s proposal to add wafers to the Approved List...
Roku vs Apple TV vs Fire TV vs Google TV – What Is The Best Streaming Player For Cord Cutting?...
Roku emerged as the clear favorite in a Cord Cutters News survey of over 3,000 streaming‑device users, capturing 58% of the vote. Apple TV, Google TV and Fire TV followed with 17%, 13% and 12% respectively. Respondents praised Roku’s simple,...
Fire TV vs Ember TV: Which Offers Better Value?
I put two of Amazon's Fire TVs, now known as Ember TVs, head-to-head to find out which is better value for money https://t.co/ssqOcVTTqD
We’ve Been Sabotaging Our Phone Batteries for No Good Reason
The article challenges the common practice of capping smartphone charging at 80‑85%, arguing that the trade‑off sacrifices immediate capacity for a marginal long‑term gain. While the science behind limiting high voltage and temperature is sound, most users see reduced daily...
Punkt MC03 Prioritizes Data Security with Third‑Gen Design
The Punkt. MC03 is a third-generation design that puts data security front and centre https://t.co/e18XAZvsAb
Beyond Moore's Law: Shaping Tech's Next Evolution
Moore’s Law has defined the pace of development in tech for over half a century - where do we go next? https://t.co/sJM3bYtWxZ
Best Meta Glasses (2026): Ray-Ban, Oakley, AR
Meta unveiled its second‑generation Ray‑Ban Wayfarer glasses, branding them as Meta Glasses Gen 2, with a 12‑MP camera, up to eight hours of battery life, and interchangeable lenses for prescription or sunglass use. The company also released two Oakley‑styled models –...